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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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New research reveals where in Great Britain people with a disability find it hardest to be in employment

The five areas in Great Britain where disabled people are least likely to be in employment compared with non-disabled people have been revealed in a new report from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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Irving Berlin documented his admiration for President Dwight D Eisenhower through the character General Waverly in the film White Christmas.

Secret tribute to US president hidden in festive favourite, White Christmas

One of the most loved Christmas films, which has been a staple family movie for generations, has a secret tribute to a US president, according to new research.
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New housing developments failing to protect wildlife

A survey of new housing developments by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥ reveals developers are installing just half of the legally-binding ecological features to protect wildlife.
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Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology

Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH).
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Higher education opportunities for students most in need unlocked by programme

91Ö±²¥ is providing further support for students from underrepresented groups in accessing higher education, thanks to a donation from 91Ö±²¥ graduate Andrew Law.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ students launch first-of-its-kind record label to help young musicians

A new record label managed entirely by students - believed to be the first-of-its-kind in the UK - has been launched by students at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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New imaging technique uncovers protein abnormality in motor neurone disease

Scientists from the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have helped to identify pathological abnormalities associated with motor neurone disease using a new imaging technique.

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New hope for prostate cancer: new form of immunotherapy could prevent resistance to hormone therapy 

Researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ have found a new form of immunotherapy that could give men with prostate much more time before their cancer becomes resistant to hormone therapy
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University of 91Ö±²¥ becomes signatory of new Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice

91Ö±²¥ has become one of the first 20 universities in the country to commit to new sustainability standards set out in the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice.